Licensed School Psychologist

Licensed School Psychologist

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Our Practice

Founded by Dr. Brinson, PsychEd Solutions, P.A. offers effective outpatient, individualized solutions. We specialize in psychological and psychoeducational evaluations for children, teens and adults. We also treat a number of mental health disorders and provide neutral ground for individuals, couples and families.

Our Treatment Focus

Our focus is on helping individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. We achieve this by providing a neutral, safe space; listening to your concerns and customizing an individualized treatment plan. Our goal is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain and move forward to where you want to be in your life.

TRADITIONAL COUNSELING

We offer individual and group counseling for D.U.I., anger management, anxiety/depression, school problems, family issues and relationships. We provide a supportive space to discuss issues and solutions to strengthen your relationships.

MINDFULNESS & MEDITATION

Spending too much time planning, problem-solving, daydreaming, thinking negative or random thoughts? It can be draining and makes you more likely to experience stress, anxiety and symptoms of depression. No worries, we can help! PsychEd Solutions provides mindfulness and meditation sessions that are designed to decrease symptoms that prevent you from maximizing your potential.

What is Mindfulness?

Mindfulness is a type of meditation in which you focus on being intensely aware of what you're sensing and feeling in the moment, without interpretation or judgment. Practicing mindfulness involves breathing methods, guided imagery, and other practices to relax the body and mind and help reduce stress. Practicing mindfulness exercises can help you direct your attention away from this kind of thinking and engage with the world around you.

What are the benefits of Meditation?

Meditation can help you experience thoughts and emotions with greater balance and acceptance. The overall evidence supports the effectiveness of meditation for various conditions, including:

• Stress

• Anxiety / Depression

• Anger Management

• Poor concentration

• Forgetfulness

Pediatric Cannabis Evaluation & Consultation

5 🖐🏾 Reasonsyou may need a Pediatric Cannabis Consultant

1. You are seeking alternativesolutionsfor your child without the mind-altering effects of certain pharmaceutical drugs.

2. Your child experiences issues with ADHD,anxiety or depression and the symptoms are affecting school performance.

4. You have heard about the research demonstrating that CBD contains properties that provide benefits for neurological disorders like epilepsy and multiple sclerosis.

5. Your child has issues with substance abuse. CBD has been shown to modify circuits in the brain related to substanceuse.

***Bonus - CBD may reduceacne!

Understanding Testing & Assessments - FAQs

What is A Psychological Assessment?

Psychological Assessment refers to the battery of tests administered to evaluate your intellectual, learning, emotional and/or behavioral functioning. The test battery varies depending upon the referral question(s), and can include a structured interview, assessment of intellectual capability, learning/processing measures, measures of attention and memory, academic achievement measures, projective measures, self-report surveys, parent and third party checklists, and possibly in vivo observations. Testing sessions are typically scheduled during the morning when most people function at their best. One or two testing sessions may be scheduled, depending on the number of tests/measures being given. We will be happy to answer any questions that you may have regarding specific names of tests that will be administered during testing.

Fees for our assessments include administration, scoring, and interpretation of tests; it also requires the psychologist to prepare a written report and meet with parents to review the results. The cost for a full assessment is determined by the total number of hours required by the psychologist(s) to complete the full evaluation process from testing time with your child to results review session with you and can range from $650 to $2800. A partial payment is usually required when your appointment is booked, partial payment is collected on the day of testing and the balance is due at the feedback session. Payments can be made by cash, check, or credit card.

Following the evaluation, there will be a feedback session to discuss the results. Documentation of learning disabilities, developmental delays, processing disorders, the eligibility/ need for accommodations (IEP, 504, university, work, standardized testing such as SAT, GRE, LSAT, etc.), will be provided in the form of a written report.

Testing for Gifted Programming $650

Depending on age of individual and the admission criteria, one of the following tests will be administered: WPPSI-IV, WISC-IV, WAIS-IV, Stanford-Binet, WJ-III Cognitive, or the Test of Nonverbal Intelligence. Testing is done in a quiet and calm environment. Letter of eligibility includes a description of test measure(s) used and a summary of full scale and index scores (including percentile rank and age equivalence where appropriate).

Psychological Assessment $1,200-$1,350

This assessment evaluates both cognitive and personality factors and includes a comprehensive clinical interview, review of all relevant medical and educational records, plus an evaluation of personality characteristics, mood states, behavioral functioning, and social-emotional functioning. A written report details all areas tested and provides an accurate diagnoses. Appropriate accommodations are documented and treatment recommendations and referral information are provided. A feedback session is also included, in-office, over the phone, or over email, depending on the client's preference.

Comprehensive Psychological Assessment $1,500
This assessment evaluates both cognitive and personality factors and includes a comprehensive clinical interview, review of all relevant medical and educational records, a full assessment of cognitive and learning abilities (see Psych-Ed Assessment for description) plus a full evaluation of personality characteristics, mood states, behavioral functioning, and social-emotional functioning. A written report details all areas tested and provides an accurate diagnoses. A feedback session is also included, in-office, over the phone, or over email, depending on the client's preference.

Forensic Psychological Assessment $2,800
Forensic evaluations include a comprehensive clinical interview, review of all relevant medical, educational, occupational, and legal records; a full clinical assessment of mental status, cognitive abilities, personality characteristics, behavioral functioning, pathology, and motivational features as appropriate, attorney consultation, research (as needed), and a written report of test results, diagnoses, and recommendations. Expert Testimony is available at the rate of $225/hr.

Cannabis Evaluations & Consultations $50-$175

Find out if medical cannabis is right for you! During the evaluation, Dr. Brinson will assess your condition and perform any necessary tests. You’ll then receive a plan of treatment, along with recommendations. Evaluations can be conducted in our office or in the comfort of your home by phone.

*Please note that by law, Dr. Brinson is not able to prescribe marijuana.

Is the evaluation covered by insurance?

Many insurance companies do not cover psycho-educational testing, and those who do will typically only reimburse a portion of the costs. It is your responsibility to contact your insurance company to determine benefits. When you call them, ask the following:

• Is the cost of psychological testing covered?
• Is there a deductible?
• What portion will be reimbursed?
• Is a referral needed from a primary care physician?
• Is pre-authorization required?
• If your insurance company requests a list of the tests being administered, we can provide that for you.

Following your feedback session you will receive a coded billing statement at your follow-up appointment that you may file with your insurance company for reimbursement.

About Dr. Brinson

Angela C. Brinson Ph.D. is a Licensed Psychologist and Pediatric Cannabis Consultant. She is a native of Miami Florida and received her doctoral degree from Barry University. In her years as a psychologist she has developed highly specialized assessment and counseling skills, as well as a compassionate and professional work ethic with a wide variety of clients.

Licensed by the State of Florida Dr. Brinson also holds a certifications as a Trauma Outreach Specialist and Juvenile Forensic Examiner. She has over 20 years of experience working with children, teens, adults and families. She says, "I enjoy helping parents understand that their kids are not “bad” or that their situation is not “impossible.” “My passion is helping parents balance their child’s strengths and limitations with their own expectations."

In her private practice, Dr. Brinson focuses primarily on psychological evaluations and counseling. Her training is highly specialized in evaluating ADHD, learning problems, autism, giftedness, emotional and behavioral problems. In addition to traditional psychotherapeutic interventions, she utilizes healing techniques that include mindfulness and meditation.

Dr. Brinson has worked in the Department of Education; Department of Juvenile Justice; Law Enforcement; Higher Education; Community Behavioral Health and Media/Entertainment. She has served as an adjunct faculty member at Barry University, where she taught undergraduate and graduate courses in psychology, behavior interventions and special education. Dr. Brinson is currently the University Psychologist and Director of the Counseling Center at Florida Memorial University.

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testimonials

"I didnt think that meditation would work for me, but it has really helped me with my anxiety and focus." M. Washington,, Wynwood

"Dr. Brinson helped me get much needed special education accommodations for my child! The school takes too long to help students who are failing!"

A. Cooper, Miami Florida

"The anger management program at PsychEd helped me with issues that I had holding on to for way to long. As a male, we sometimes we find it hard to talk about our issues. I trust Dr. Brinson, she gets it!"

J. Walton, Miami Gardens, Fl

Counseling changed my life. I feel like I can handle stress better and my grades have improved. Tanya, Miami

My son is in 6th grade and had been struggling with reading for years. Dr. Brinson evaluated him and we discovered that he had a learning disability.

B. Gonzales, Miami

We had the pleasure of having Dr. Brinson as the guest speaker at our annual Mental Health & Wellness event. She is a dynamic speaker! We learning a lot about the signs of stress and depression and how to handle it. C. Brown, Ezekial Lodge 503.

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The Dragonfly

The Dragonfly moves with elegance and grace. It symbolizes transformation, renewal and self-realization. They also inspire us to explore the power of light and creative imagination and to usher in positive changes in our life. Dr. Brinson believes that the dragonfly symbolizes our ability to move past illusions or false beliefs that prevent us from dreaming big and achieving success.